The Secure Accelerator

A modern Formula 1 team is a high-speed, integrated partnership. McLaren Racing’s “best-in-class” technology strategy—leveraging the power of world leaders like Cisco, Trend Micro, Darktrace, Splunk, and Okta—is a testament to this.

For decades, Formula 1 has been a two-pillar war: horsepower and aerodynamics. The 2026 regulations, with their new power units and active aero, double down on this. But they also introduce a third, invisible battlefield: the cyber-physical domain.

-Timothy D Harmon, CISSP UC San Diego Jacobs School of Engineering and Geisel Library In today’s ever-evolving technological landscape, the need for robust cyber security measures is paramount. As data becomes a cornerstone of decision-making and operational strategies, the role of Data Science and Engineering emerges as a critical field that merges several disciplines to tackle complex challenges, including those posed by cyber threats. My journey through the MAS program in